# Speaking to the press This online training course brings together all the information you will need to take on your role as a spokesperson at XR actions or events. Good communication with the press is fundamental to ensure maximum visibility for our actions. A spokesperson also has the important role of communicating in a clear and concise manner the messages that the movement wants to convey to the public. This work requires preparation and a few tricks are useful to know. This training’s goal will be to provide you with the tools you need to improve your communication with the press. The training lasts approximately 3h (incl a break!) and deals with the following topics: * Press-worthiness * Pitching an action to journalists * Reviewing an Interview * Preparing and practicing an Interview \ **NL training: 14/3; 19h30-22h30 - subscribe by sending an e-mail to ******** *\[In case your local group is interested in a dedicated press training for an upcoming action, please let us know at ]* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://trainings.extinctionrebellion.be/online-speaking-to-the-press.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.